Hey,
I am just about to order 4 kuhmo tires 205/50/17 from tirerack and got quoted to have them mounted and balanced for 170 from the dealer, which seems ridiculous. How much should I pay to have them mounted and balanced? I did a search and didn't find any specifics.

I went to a local Midas (because it was right next door to my office building... too convenient), and it cost me $168 to mount and balance 4 tires and an alignment. So yes $170 just to mount is too much.

THere is a guy off route 1 in edison that did it for me...he dismounted the old tires, mounted and balanced for 89$....I dunno if he'll do the same for you cause he gives me discounts every here and there but it's worth a try...I'll PM you the number if you want me too.

I have no idea about alignments. I doubt he does them cause he is a performance shop and I don;t think he has the equipment for that. but he would send you to a place if needed....I'm PM the number now.

I am actually getting the tires for my 04 3 which is my wifes car now. She is taking it to ohio, so I want her to have some good tires on there and not a crappy set of rsa's with 21k on them and no tread. Sounds like I don't need an alignment, and I made an appointment, It will cost me 25 a tire which is better than the 45 the dealer wants. Thanks for the help guys.

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